Maltby Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Maltby’s overall crime rate for September 2024 was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with previous months, underscores Maltby’s relatively safer profile compared to the national picture. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.9% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (10.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.7%). These figures reflect a mix of personal and community-level challenges, though the area’s rate for violent crime is only 3% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors may mitigate some risks. Seasonal context also plays a role: as September marks the return to school and university term, the data may hint at increased activity in public spaces, though the drop in shoplifting by 57.1% could indicate that heightened community vigilance or targeted policing has reduced opportunities for theft. The area’s crime profile appears shaped by its urban character within Rotherham, where high streets and local amenities may contribute to both public order issues and the prevalence of violent crime. However, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour—66% below the UK average—suggests that community engagement or local initiatives may be effectively addressing this category. This interplay between local dynamics and national trends highlights the need for tailored strategies to maintain Maltby’s current position relative to the UK average while addressing specific challenges.

September 2024 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with several categories experiencing dramatic changes. Other crime surged by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents), the largest jump in the month, likely reflecting a sudden spike in unclassified or emerging offences. Burglary and drugs each rose by 300%, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security or illicit drug activity. Conversely, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both fell by 57.1%, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the school term, which may have reduced opportunities for petty theft or disruptive behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 41.9% of all crimes, though their rate was only 3% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 66% below the UK average, a marked contrast to other categories, indicating that local community engagement or policing efforts may be effectively addressing this issue. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Maltby and the need for ongoing monitoring.

Maltby’s crime rate in September 2024 rose slightly by 2.2% compared to August’s 6.2 per 1,000, reaching 6.4 per 1,000. This places the area 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend over recent months. Daily crime figures show an average of three reported crimes per day in September, reflecting a steady but manageable level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 157 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals local variations: for instance, violence and sexual offences are 3% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 66% below. These disparities highlight the unique characteristics of Maltby, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates in certain categories. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the slight increase, the area remains relatively safer than the national average, though targeted interventions may still be needed for specific crime types.